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What can mimic the signs of a uti besides dehydration? no burning or stinging, just dark urine sometimes & weird odor always (i'm extremely hydrated)

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Typical signs of UTI: Are burning, pain with urination, hesitancy. Urine can be cloudy or blood-tinged but not dark. Unless dark urine is new or all the time it is not typically concerning.

Answered 4/30/2014

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A member asked:

What can mimic the signs of a uti besides dehydration? no burning or stinging, just dark urine sometimes & weird odor always (i'm extremely hydrated)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Wattier answered

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